Indian Village Directory

Orkel Village

Orkel is an inhabited village in Orkel Tahasil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 430933, the Census 2011 record lists 335 people in 73 households and the reported area is 190 hectares. The local references include Tarlakota Gram Panchayat, Korkunda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balimela at about 23 km.

In short:

Orkel is a village in Orkel Tahasil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 430933 and 335 people in 73 households.

Village Code430933
Population335
Households73
Area190 hectares
Nearest TownBalimela

Detailed village profile

Orkel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 335 people, 190 hectares of reported area and Balimela as the nearest town reference for Orkel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Malkangiri
Tahasil Orkel
CD Block Korkunda
Gram Panchayat Tarlakota
  • Orkel falls under Orkel Tahasil in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 430933.
  • The record lists 335 people living in 73 households.
  • The reported village area is 190 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balimela.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Orkel
Census Village Code
430933
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Malkangiri
District Census Code
399
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Orkel
Sub-district Census Code
03226
CD Block
Korkunda
Gram Panchayat
Tarlakota
Households
73
Population
335
Male Population
164
Female Population
171
Sex Ratio
1,042.68
Area
190 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764051
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 176.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.59 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 34.93% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 26.57% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Orkel in the official administrative record. Census village code 430933, Tarlakota Gram Panchayat and Korkunda CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
399
Sub-district Census Code
03226
Village Census Code
430933
CD Block Code
0312
Gram Panchayat Code
11
CD Block Name
Korkunda
Gram Panchayat Name
Tarlakota

Location and Distance

Balimela is the nearest town listed for Orkel, about 23 km away. Malkangiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Orkel
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Malkangiri
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Balimela
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
190 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 335 people in 73 households, with 164 male residents and 171 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 34.93% and ST share is 26.57% for Orkel. Population density works out to about 176.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
73
Total Population
335
Male Population
164
Female Population
171
Sex Ratio
1,042.68
Average Household Size
4.59
SC Population
117
SC Male Population
53
SC Female Population
64
SC Population Share
34.93
ST Population
89
ST Male Population
43
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
26.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Orkel. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Orkel include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
68.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Orkel.

Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Orkel include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Orkel show that net sown area is 48 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
53.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
48.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
48 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Orkel

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 764051 Malkangiri Orkel Orkel Near Sbi Orkel - I Near Sbi Orkel - I, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764051

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Orkel village located?

Orkel is in Orkel Tahasil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Orkel village in?

Orkel village is in Malkangiri district.

Which state is Orkel village in?

Orkel village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Orkel under?

Orkel comes under Orkel Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Orkel?

The Census village code of Orkel is 430933.

Which Gram Panchayat is Orkel under?

Orkel is listed under Tarlakota Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Korkunda.

What is the population of Orkel village?

The village record lists 335 people and 73 households for Orkel.

How many households are in Orkel village?

The village record lists 73 households for Orkel.

What is the male and female population of Orkel?

The record lists 164 male residents and 171 female residents for Orkel.

What is the sex ratio of Orkel village?

The sex ratio of Orkel is 1,042.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Orkel village?

The reported geographical area of Orkel is 190 hectares.

What is the population density of Orkel village?

The approximate population density of Orkel is 176.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Orkel?

The nearest town listed for Orkel is Balimela, about 23 km away.

How far is Orkel from the district headquarters?

Orkel is about 65 km from Malkangiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Orkel from the sub-district headquarters?

Orkel is listed about 12 km from its tahasil headquarters in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Orkel?

For Orkel, net sown area is 48 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Orkel?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Orkel. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Orkel.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.